PF/C FA
Wed 6/10/15 2:02 PM

Asik shined as a rebounder and defensive force in his first season with the Pelicans after being traded by Houston in exchange for a first round pick last offseason. He averaged 7.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.7 blocks in 26 minutes per game through 76 games played in 2014-15. Asik was brought into New Orleans before the 2014-15 season to start at center alongside superstar Anthony Davis. Asik's role as a rebounder and big-bodied defender in the paint was clear. He finished 11th in the league in rebounds per game and top five in rebound rate. Despite his impressive rebounding numbers, Asik's fantasy value is limited by his lack of offensive production and shaky free-throw shooting, just 58 percent from the line this season. Asik is a great asset to have on an NBA team thanks to his rebounding and defense, but he's not as valuable in terms of fantasy. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and with the addition of new head coach Alvin Gentry, Asik's future and/or role as a Pelican is unclear.